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September

 

October

Wendy's High School Heisman:  Any student that has a 3.0 GPA and participates in sports.  Applications found at www.wendyheisman.com Due October 2nd

AES Engineers Scholarship:  Will be awarding $500 to the winner(s).  Applications can be found at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Scholarship Deadline - October 15, 2012
Horatio Alger Scholarship is available to students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.  Must have a 2.0 GPA.  Application deadline October 30, 2011  Applications at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

Coca-Cola Scholars Program is awarding 50 $20,000 scholarships and 200 $10,000 scholarships.  Students must have a 3.0 and be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution.  Applications are due October 31, 2012.  Applications

November

Prudential Spirit of Community Award:  Young volunteers grades 5-12 complete applications online at http://spirit.prudential.com .  There are a variety of awards and more information can be found at the above listed website.  Deadline is November 5, 2013

Legislative Page:  Interested in serving as a legislative Page?  Interested Senior should see me for further details.  You must have a sponsoring Legislator or Legislator-elect. 

December

SD Farmers Union Foundation: will be offering three scholarships for $500.  Students parents must be members of SD Farmers Union.  Applications due December 1, 2013.  See Miss Lundborg for an application.

Elks National Foundation scholarship - applications can be found at www.elks.org/enf/scholars or from Miss Lundborg.  Application deadline is December 7th

The Davis-Bahcall Scholarship is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for South Dakota students who love science. Recipients will study at the Sanford Lab at Homestake in Lead, S.D., the Gran Sasso National Underground Laboratory in Italy, and/or other International science laboratories, and Princeton University in New Jersey.  Applications are due December 15, 2013  ***THIS DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JANUARY 20th!

SD Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractores Educational Foundation Scholarship is awarding 2 scholarships.  One in the amount of $500 and one for $1,000.  This scholarship is intended for those students who wish to have a career in the PHC industry.  For more infomation go to http://www.sdphcc.org/ Deadline is December 31, 2013

January

Valley City State University is offering new student scholarships.  Apply at http://scholarships.vcsu.edu Priority deadline is January 15th.

 National Wild Turkey Federation is offering a $500 local scholarship to a senior who has a valid hunting license.  For more information see Miss Lundborg.  Application deadline is January 4th to Miss Lundborg

Burger King Scholars Program: These scholarships are $1,000, $5,000 and $25,000 scholarships are not available to all eligible high school seniors and Burger King employees.  Details and applications are available at www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhaWeDo/ScholarsProgram   Deadline is January 10, 2013

South Dakota JCI Senate Foundation and the United States JCI Senate Foundation awards scholarship grants to qualifying high school seniors, in the United States, who plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college, university, or vocational school.  The number of grants awarded will be at the discretion of each Foundation.  The grants must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study.  Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of their choice.  Application deadline is January 15, 2012

February

SD Engineering Society- Eastern Chapter is offering $2,000 scholarships to 2011 high school graduates who will be attending SD Engineering Schools.  Applications are available at www.sdes.org or from Miss Lundborg.  Application deadline is February 1, 2013

Lucy Hoskins Ayres Scholarship - Any SD high school senior or college student who is a child or grandchild of a male or female veteran of armed conflicts or career military personnel who entered, enlisted, or re-enlisted in the service as a resident of SD.  $500.  For more information see Miss Lundborg.  Deadline is February 1, 2013

Dakota Corps Scholarship: Full tuition (just tuition...not room and board, books, expenses) up to 4 years--Requirements: 2.8 GPA or greater--Composite ACT of 24 or greater--Must agree to stay in SD and work in a critical need occupation for as many years as the scholarship was received---must attend a participating SD college.  Applications   Deadline February 1, 2013

ESA Foundation Scholarships: Various Amounts; $5 processing fee required for each scholarship for which you apply (up to 3).  Requirements may vary based on scholarship.  For more information go to http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants  Applications must be received prior to February 1, 2013 (For specific instructions see Miss Lundborg)

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship $750,000 in scholarships.  If you have ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; and the ability to succeed in college download an application for a $2,000 college scholarship at www.axa-achievement.com by February 1, 2012

KFC Colonel's Scholars: Up to $5000 per year of college--must have a 2.75 GPA or greater, must be enrolling at an in-state university and pursuing a bachelor's degree (4 years).  Complete application at www.kfcscholars.org  CANNOT APPLY UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST  Deadline:  February 8th, 2012

Best Buy   Applications are now available at http://pr.bby.com/community-relations/programs/best-buy-scholarship-program/   Application deadline is February 15, 2013

Marion T. Wood Scholarship is a $500 award to be given to a student who intends to continue in an office-related business program. Applications.  Deadline is February 15, 2013

Schueneman Equipment Co. is offering a $2,000 scholarship to entering freshman and ongoing undergrad students who were high school FFA members.  Preference given to students attending land grant universities, majoring in agriculture, engineering, and business.  Application Deadline is February 15, 2013

The Ashley and Amanda Loban Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Ashley and Amanda Loban of Brookings, whose lives were tragically cut short following a fatal car crash on May 22, 2006 in Brookings County.  Each year, this $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to two (2) deserving young peoplewho will continue their full time education at a post secondary school.  The scholarship will be awarded based on the student's acts of kindness, good citizenship and humanitarianism.  Application need to be post marked by February 15, 2014

Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship:  This is for member-cooperative employees, and consumers.  BEPC will award more than 180 scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each.  For an application see Miss Lundborg.  Deadline is February 22rd to Whetstone Valley Electric's Office.

The Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Scholarship is awarded to first-time entering freshman at BHSU, DSU, NSU or USD and who will select elementary education as their major field.  Special consideration is given to students with demonstrated motivational ability, a disability, or who are self-supporting.  Applications can be found at http://www.sdbor.edu/students/documents/Fowler_2013.pdf   Deadline is February 22, 2013

March

US Bank is offering a $1,000 scholarship.  Apply online at www.usbank.com/scholarship Program runs October through March

Foundation for Rural Service is offering (30) $2500 scholarships.  Students guardians must have ITC.  Applications are due no later than March 1, 2013 (must be postmarked by this date). 

SD Amateur Softball Scholarship-For any Senior who has been involved in the ASA program or has a parent who has been involved in the last three years.  $500 scholarships are available. Application deadline March 1, 2013

American Legion Auxiliary - Dept. of SD is offering a $400 scholarship to a senior member.  Applicants must be a senior member and have been a junior or senior member of the SD American Legion Auxiliary for at least three years, and be a current member.  See Miss Lundborg for applications.  Deadline March 1, 2013

Thelma Foster Junior Scholarship is a $300 scholarship awarded to a Junior member of the SD American Legion Auxiliary, and help membership for the past three years.  See Miss Lundborg for applications.  Deadline March 1, 2013

Thelma Foster Senior Scholarship is a $300 scholarship awarded to a member of the SD American Legion Auxiliary for the past three years and a current Senior member this year.

Northern Plains Eye Foundation announces the availability of six Health-Care Education scholarships.  These will be awarded to deserving high school seniors planning to enter full-time, post-high school education in health-care related occupations.  Preference will be given to students pursuing eye-related studies.  Applications are available at www.npef.org Application deadline is March 1, 2012

SD Agri-Business Association is accepting applications for (3) $1000 scholarships to students majoring in Agriculture.  Applications are accepted from sustomers of an SDABA member, employee of an SDABA member or family of an SDABA member.  Applications can be found at www.sdaba.org Application deadline is March 1, 2012

Riverview Scholarship is pleased to announce its annual $1,000 scholarship for an eligible student from Milbank High School interested in furthering his/her academic career in any two- or four-year college program.  Requirements ~ Application deadline is March 15, 2013 

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) values integrity and ethics in businesses and also in students, our future business owners and employees.  Therefore, the BBB annually rewards three high school juniors or seniors exemplifying these characteristics, each with a $2,000 scholarship.  Application deadline is March 8, 2013

ITC Telecom & Dean Anderson Scholarship:  will be awarded to a graduate from Milbank High School who plans on attending a post-secondary institution located in either SD or MN.  Applicants parents or guardians must maintain ITC telephone service.  Applications need to be turned into Miss Lundborg by March 8th. 

Grant-Roberts Rural Water Systems, Inc will be awarding 2 $500 scholarships this year.  One to a female and one to a male.  To be eligible the applicants' parent or guardian must be a member of Grant-Roberts Rural Water System and use the money for post-secondary education at a college, university or technical school.  Application deadline March 13, 2013.  See Miss Lundborg for an application..

Joe Foss "An American Hero" Scholarship:  To be eligible for this award, applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or university or vocational or technical school; have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and a minimum ACT score of 21; and demonstrate characteristics of an American patriot. Available to seniors graduating from South Dakota high schools. Award: $1,000; Deadline: March 15 Application

Fred and Marie Christopherson Scholarship: Applicants who plan to attend a four-year college or university in South Dakota, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.9 after seven semesters, and have a minimum ACT score of 28 are eligible for this award. It is available to seniors graduating from South Dakota high schools. Award: $2,500; Deadline: March 15  Application

Cogley-Buffington Certified Property and Casualty Underwriters Fund:  Must plan to attend an accredited, four-year college or university.  Applicants must demonstrate a financial need, have a GAP of 3.5 or higher, participate in extra-curricular and community activities, and demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the role of business in American society.  Award is $1,000.  Deadline is March 15, 2013 Applications

Missouri River Energy Services Scholarship Program is offering $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors.  Up to ten scholarships will be granted.  Although they will go to a broad variety of courses, students planning to train as an electrical line worker, electrical engineer or in a closely related fields are encouraged to apply.  Application deadline March 15, 2013  Application available at http://www.mrenergy.com

SD Society for Technology in Education:  This is a $500 scholarship for three SD students who plans on enrolling in an institution of high education in the field of information technology.  The applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.  Applicants please let Miss Lundborg know if you are applying for this as you will need an a recommendation from a member.  Application (rubric) deadline is March 22nd

Deanna Mauck E-Learning Scholarship is a $250 scholarship available to an incoming Northern freshman who has participated in one or more NSU E-Learning classes and earned a grade of "B" or better.  Application deadline is March 29, 2013

Junior Achievement scholarship opportunities are available for South Dakota seniors who have had Junior Achievement at some point in their K-12 education.  Junior Achievement of South Dakota $500 Leo Crawford Scholarship  Deadline: March 30, 2013

Junior Achievement USA Scholarships (Multiple opportunities with varied deadlines): 
http://www.ja.org/programs/programs_schol.shtml

Karst Memorial Scholarship (SDACDE) - Four $300 scholarships are available.  Applications can be picked up from Miss Lundborg or at www.brookingsconservation.org Application deadline is March 31, 2013

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship is offering 3-5 $2,500 scholarships.  Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, attend a 4-year college/university in the fall of 2012 and have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services or other extra curricular activities.  Parents must have and adjusted income of less that $100,000.  Deadline March 31, 2012  Application Criteria Letter

Student Loan Finance Corporation is pleased to announce the availability of FIVE scholarships for South Dakota high school seniors. Scholarship winners will be chosen at random. The criterion to qualify for the $1,000 scholarship is that the applicant must be: 1. A South Dakota resident 2. A high school senior for the 2011/2012 academic year 3. Applied to 2012/2013 academic year cost of education 4. Not on academic probation.  Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors attending schools in South Dakota and every scholarship application will be automatically entered into a drawing for a free iPad.  Application deadline:  March 31, 2013

April

Milbank Area Insurance Professionals - National Association of Insurance Women:  is offering a $500 scholarship to a Milbank high school senior.  Applications need to be sent in by April 1, 2013

Andrew Schmidt Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship for a MHS students who plans on attending a technical school.  Applications need to be turned into Miss Lundborg by April 5, 2013

Barbara "Diane" Trevett Memorial Healthcare Scholarship is a $500 scholarship for a Milbank High School Senior pursuing a post-secondary education in a health related field and be a senior graduating from Milbank High School.  The scholarship amount will be onetime money of $500.  Application deadline is April 5th

David L Profilet Scholarship Winners of this award must be graduates of a South Dakota high school who plan to attend Augustana College in Sioux Falls. Additionally, successful candidates will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrate financial need; and show character traits such as courage, determination, and an ability to overcome adversity. Award: $500;  Applications  Deadline: April 1

Lee Schagel Memorial Scholarship:  This is a scholarship (amount to be determined) in memory of Lee who was an outstanding athlete at Clark High School who died of an asthma attack at the age of 25.  Recipient must be a senior athlete advancing their academic career at a post-secondary institution.  They are looking for a role model athlete with outstanding character, integrity and dedication.  Applications can be picked up from Miss Lundborg - Deadline April 1st.

SDACTE scholarship ~ this is for a high school senior applying to any SD technical institute or one of the following fields at any SD university:  Health, Business, Trade and Industry, Marketing, Agricultural Education, and Family Consumer Science Education.  Application deadline is April 1st.

Milbank Area Hospital:   Is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Milbank high school senior who plans on pursuing a career in a Health Care Field.  Application due to Miss Lundborg April 22nd

Milbank Educational Foundation is offering a variety of scholarships to students that are in the top 50% of their graduating class.  Students can use the scholarship at a secondary educational institute of their choice.  Applications due to Miss Lundborg by April 5th, 2013

Justin Maass Memorial Scholarship:  This $500 scholarship will be given to a graduating senior with a wrestling background.  (This includes cheerleaders and statisticians)  Applications due to Miss Lundborg April 5th.  

Milbank Educational Association:  This $200 scholarship will be given to a senior who will be pursing a degree in teaching/education.  Applications due to Miss Lundborg April 5th. 

Justin & Hannah Maass Memorial Scholarship:  is a $1,000 scholarship offered to a graduating senior from Milbank High School.  This student must plan to attend either a college or vocational institution after graduation.  Applications are due to Miss Lundborg by April 5th. 

David J. Engebretson Family Scholarship:  This scholarship will be awarded to two Milbank seniors who are in the top 25% of their class.  Students will need to see Miss Lundborg to receive their application code.  Applications due to Miss Lundborg April 5th. 

Clarence and Ruth Forman Family Scholarship:  This is a $500.00 scholarship that will be given to a graduating senior that plans to attend a SD school and major in engineering or nursing.  Applications due to Miss Lundborg by April 5th

Good Citizen Scholarship/American Legion Post #9:  This is a $500 scholarship that will be awarded to a graduating senior.  Applications due to Miss Lundborg by April 1st. 

Milbank FOP (Fraternal Oder of Police) is offering two $250 scholarships will be awarded to two students that will be furthering his/her education in the area of law enforcement at a two or four year higher education institution in-state or out-of-state. Collegiate course of study may provide a career as a police officer, sheriff, conservation officer, probation officer, FBI agent or other positions related to law enforcement.  Application deadline is April 5, 2013

Doris Enquist Nursing Scholarship- Sponsored by Golden Living Center is a $500 scholarship awarded to a graduating Milbank senior who plans to pursue a degree in nursing.  Application deadline is April 5th (to Miss Lundborg)

SD Retailers Association is accepting scholarship applications.  The scholarships will be awarded to students who intend to enroll in a retail or business-related course of study at a vocational school, university, or college.  Applications can be found at www.sdra.org Application deadline April 12, 2013

First Bank & Trust:  is offering five $500 scholarships to graduating seniors that plan to attend an accredited SD college, university, technical, or community college on a full-time basis.  Applications due to First Bank & Trust by April 6th.

 

The Scottish Rite Foundation of SD:  is offering (5) $200.00 book grants this spring for students planning on attending a SD college, university, or post-secondary school.  See Miss Lundborg for an application.  Deadline April 15, 2013

The Labolt Farmers Grain Company of Labolt, SD is inviting applications for 2 $500.00 scholarships to be offered to a graduating senior.  The student must be studying an agricultural field at any 2 or 4 year school.  Application deadline is April 15, 2011

Farmers Union Insurance is offering (25) $1000 scholarships to SD high school seniors.  Student must be one of the following:  A SD high school seniors whose parent or parents are current policyholders of Farmers Union Insurance, a member of SD Farmers Union, a friend of the Farmers Union Foundation, or a participant in any SD high school activity association sanctioned events.  Applications and more information can be found at www.sdfufoundation.org  Application deadline is April 15, 2012

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is offering one  $250 scholarship to a female who meets the following requirements:  Must be pursuing a degree in education during the 2011-12 school year, attend or have attended one of the following schools:  Castlewood, Clark, Deuel, Estelline, Florence, Grant-Deuel, Henry, Milbank Watertown, Wilmot.  Application deadline is April 16th.  See Miss Lundborg for an application.

Wapiti Medical Health Care is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Milbank High School senior that intends to pursue a career in a health care related field.  The applicant can attend the college/technical school of their choice.  Application deadline is April 5, 2013

Border States Cooperative will award six $250.00 scholarships to deserving graduating seniors who are a member of one of our service communities.  The scholarships are to be used to attend a post-secondary school of the student’s choice.  Priority will be given to students enrolled in an Ag related field.  Awarded scholarships will be paid to the selected students upon the start of the fall school year and proof of enrollment.  Application deadline is April 30th

Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship is offering a $500 scholarship to students currently enrolled in high school or first-year college students.  To be eligible for this award you must be under 25 years of age and answer both of the essay questions.  Application Deadline is April 30, 2011

Gene Dockter Memorial Scholarship: is offering scholarship(s) to high school boy or girl who is a current member in good standing of the USBC sanctioned league or affiliated with one.  Application deadline is April 30, 2012

Full Throttle Cruisers Scholarship is a non-profit club made of local car enthusiasts.  They have started a scholarship this year for students that plan to continue their education in an automotive related area (this includes any mechanical or auto-body orientated field of study).  The student must have a 2.5 GPA.  There will be 2- $750 scholarships given away to area seniors. Application deadline is April 30, 2013

May

Associated General Contractors of SD: are offering  (1) $2,500 scholarship to a student enrolling in a college/university, (1) $2,000 scholarship to a student enrolled in a college/university or a technical institute, (1) $1,000 scholarship to a student enrolling at a college/university or technical institute, and (1) $1,000 scholarship for a student enrolling at a technical institute.  Applicants must have a desire to pursue a highway-heavy-utilities construction career.  Applications are due May 1st.

General Federation of Women's Club's of SD is offering a female from SD a $500 scholarship.  Applications can be picked up from Miss Lundborg.  Application deadline is May 1, 2012

B. Davis Scholarship is a Student Award Search Aid that allows you to apply for their scholarship at www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm Scholarship is in the amount of $1,000.  Application deadline is May 27, 2013

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship:  Upon graduation $5,000; Requirements:  ACT score of 24 or higher, complete Regents Scholar, have no grade lower than a C and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Deadline September 1st  Application

June

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to offer scholarsihps awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s).  Students will supbmit an essay on the given topic.  Applications are available at http://www.abbottandfender.com/scholarships.htm Dealine is June 15, 2012

BigSun Scholarship is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits.  They are offering a $500 scholarship to a high school senior that will be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.  For more information go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com  Application deadline is June 20, 2014

July

Wilbur-Ellis Scholarship:  Is a $2,500 scholarship available to assists students furthering their education in agriculture through an agriculture program or Ag. business program at an approved institution of higher learning.  Application deadline is July 1st

August

 

SD School Guaranteed Scholarships

Black Hills State University:  The Buzz Bonus scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman who are 1.  In the top 1/3 of their graduating class and 2.  have a minimum composite ACT of 21.  Scholarship amounts vary depending on the students ACT score.  $500 (21-24), $750 (25-26), $1,000 (27 or higher) and are renewable for 3 years if the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA and takes 32 credit hours per academic year.

Dakota State University:  Champion Scholarships are renewable up to four years if student maintains a cumulative DSU GPA of 3.0 or greater and is continuously enrolled with a minimum of 12 DSU credits per semester (fall/spring).  Three scholarships exist including the Presidential Champion ($2150 per year for those with a 28-26 ACT), Merit Champion ($1650 per year for those with a 24-27 ACT), and the Achievement Champion ($500 per year for those with a 21-23 ACT).  All three scholarships require a high school GPA of 3.0 or greater and no separate scholarship application is necessary.

Northern State University:  The wolf pact scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman with a composite ACT score of 21 or higher.  To apply for the scholarship a student must be fully accepted for admission by March 1st. 

SD School of Mines & Technology:  All student who have been accepted for admission (not just applied), by the first business day in February prior to the fall semester they will begin attendance, are considered for scholarships on an academically merit-based system.  Most prestigious for new students is the Surbeck - $7000 each year for four years.  Departmental scholarships are determined at the discretion of individual academic departments and may be available to both incoming and continuing students.

South Dakota State University:  The Jackrabbit Guarantee program is a commitment by SDSU to award a minimum of $1,000 in academic scholarship aid per year for four years to eligible undergraduate students.  In order to quality, students much achieve a composite score of 24 or higher on the ACT, and be a first time freshman student attending the main SDSU campus in Brookings.  Student must maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA their freshman year and a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete a minimum of 30 credit hours from SDSU in each academic year (fall and spring semesters).

University of South Dakota:  The Coyote Commitment Scholarship is a renewable program ranging from $2,000-$12,000 ($1,000 - $3,000/yearly).  Freshman admitted as full-time students in Vermillion for Fall 2012 are automatically considered based on standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) and cumulative unweighted high school GPA.  The scholarship is renewable for eight consecutive semesters at either a 2.5 of 3.0 GPA, determined by the individual scholarship, with Match 15 as priority date for full consideration
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